ST. THERESA’S COUNCIL # 14615
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
450 Radio Road
Little Egg Harbor, NJ 08087
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January 15, 2015
Council Meeting:
Our Januarymeeting is scheduled as follows:
Date:Tuesday, January 27, 2015
Time:7:00 PM
Location:Faith Formation Center, St. Theresa’s Church
Officers’ Meeting:
We will hold our February Officers’ meeting as follows:
Date:Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time:7:00 PM
Location:Faith Formation Center, St. Theresa’s Church
OCEAN COUNTY CHAPTER MEETING:
DATE: Monday, February 9, 2015
LOCATION:Epiphany Council#8160,
Epiphany Parish Hall,
615 Thiele Road
Brick, NJ 08724
TIME: 8:00 PM
DRESS CODE: Jacket and Tie
CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE:
My Dear Brothers
Pope Francis has voiced his “strongest condemnation” of the “horrible attack” on a French satirical newspaper that published insulting cartoons of Islam’s Prophet Mohammed, and he urged opposition to all hatred and violence.
Join with our Holy Father we must all recognize that whatever may be the motivation, homicidal violence is abominable. It is never justified. The life and dignity of all must be firmly guaranteed and guarded. We must all join the prayers of the suffering and wounded, and of the families of the dead. The Pope expressed his closeness, spiritual solidarity and support for all those who “continue their constant efforts for peace, justice and law” in order to “heal in their depth the sources and causes of hate.”
The Holy Father went on to say that he “exhorts everyone to oppose, with every means, the spread of hatred and of every kind of violence, both physical and moral, which destroys human life, violates the dignity of the person, and radically undermines the strong foundation of peaceful coexistence among persons and peoples, notwithstanding differences of nationality, of religion, and of culture.
In this secular world this is our challenge as Roman Catholics. Confronted with the barrage of media opinions and expressions of hatred against others, we must embrace the words of our Saviour when he says, “stop judging”. Yes we can strongly condemn the acts of terrorist but hatred added to hatred only breeds hatred. We must be the disciples we are called to be through our Baptism and embrace the teaching of Jesus.
Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. (Matthew 5:44)
We must pray for an end to this hatred and violence. We must accept the Popes encouragement and his closeness, spiritual solidarity and support for all those who “continue their constant efforts for peace, justice and law” in order to “heal in their depth the sources and causes of hate.”
To that end I offer the following prayer:
God of faithfulness, we come to you in anguish
after the targeted attacks by terrorists around the world.
We are filled with anxieties and questions.
What words of supplication
can we bring before You,
what prayer, what deeds?
God, we need your grace
to center our minds and settle our hearts.
We need your hope
to sustain our passion for justice
and our will to be peacemakers.
We need your wisdom to help us recognize
your presence dwelling within us
and within every being you have made.
We need your courage
to live as children of light, hope and love,
putting away all darkness, fear and hatred.
Take from us all longing for vengeance.
Fill us with compassion for victims of violence
throughout the world.
Give us a love that is not withheld
even from our enemies.
Grant that our leaders may act justly.
Be with us in our prayer.
Help us to truly believe,
not only in Your abiding presence,
but also in the power of prayer
to move mountains.
Pull us from the grasp of violence.
Guide our steps in your way of peace.
Amen
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Mick
DECEASED MEMBERS – Please pray for the happy repose of their souls.
Brother Kenneth Meade
Brother James Halsey’s sister, Maureen
Brother Dave Johnson’s Mother, Marie
ILL MEMBERS – please pray for their rapid return to health:
Bishop David O’Connell
Past Grand Knight Thomas Hartley
Past Grand Knight John Hulme
Brother Peter De Feo
Brother Jack Murray
Brother Peter Prada
Brother Peter Hummel
Brother Sal Brunetto
Brother Rich Lacovara
Brother James Murray
Brother Franklin Clayton
Brother James Murray’sfather, Martin
Brother Jonathan Pandolfo, our Knights of Columbus Insurance Representative
Grand Knight John Taaffe’s wife, May
Grand Knight John Taaffe’s daughter-in-law, Wendy
Brother Ray Keeler’s mother-in-law, Hilda Doreste
Brother Rich Herrmann’s mother, Elizabeth
Brother Peter Prada’s wife, Irene
Brother Bob Love’s son, Adrian
Brother Peter Marcellino’s daughter, Angella Fritz
Brother Tom Rzemyk’s wife, Brenda
Brother Tom Rzemyk’s granddaughter, Christine Riech
PARISH FUND RAISERS:
Father Mick has recently established a committee to start monthly Bingo in the parish. Members of our Council are serving on this committee.
- Rick Siano-Chairperson
- John Taaffe
- John Mocko American Legion
- Matt Bieda (experienced - runs Bingo for the Legion)
- John Nowak
COUNCIL CHRISTMAS PARTY:
Our Council Christmas Party was a success. Over seventy members and their ladies attended and a great time was had by all.
COUNCIL FUND RAISERS:
On Tuesday, December 2nd, we had a bus trip to the Tropicana Casino. Brother Francis Murphy once again hosted a great trip. The net proceeds of this trip go to our Council’s General Fund.
In response to requests for more details about upcoming bus trips to A/C, we provide the following general information. Jack Murray is planning a bus trip, with the Parish Pro=Life Committee during March. This year, Thunder over the Boardwalk will be held in May; thus the next bus trip for the Council will be the day of this Air Show rehearsal. Jack Murray, and the Parish Pro-Life Committee, is planning another bus trip in September. This schedule allows the Council to plan an additional trip over the summer or during the fourth quarter of the year.
200 CLUB:
The Council is starting a “200 Club” monthly fund raiser.
WE NEED COUNCIL MEMBERS TO SELL TICKETS
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW. PROGRAM STARTS JANUARY.
FIRST DRAWING AT 6:30 PM, TUESDAY, JAN 27 (BEFORE OUR BUSINESS MEETING)
Join the Club for $10.00 per month (minimum membership is 10 months)
To get your name on the membership list, see Brother Lou Mankowski at our next business meeting or call him @ 609 294 1623, or .
Questions - contact Lou Mankowski at 609 294 1623 or the Grand Knight at 908-239-5988.
Come to our next meeting and join the fun - become a member of our 200 Club.
COUNCIL FELLOWSHIP EVENTS:
Our Council is planning a night at the Blue Claws Baseball Game on Friday, June 19, 2015. Watch for more information in future newsletters.
Future events in the planning for next year include:
- Horseshoes
- A day at the races Monmouth Park
Ideas welcome!!
COMMUNITY FOOD BANK ASSISTANCE:
We are continuing our assistance for the Little Egg Harbor Food Pantry. Assistance is always needed in distributing the paper bags after Mass. Help is also requested for various events listed below.
SUMMARY OF UPCOMING FOOD PANTRY EVENTS:
Day / Date / Time / Location / EventMonday / January 26 / 9:00 AM / Food Pantry / Unload County Food Truck
Saturday & Sunday / January 24 & 25 / After all Masses / Church / Distribute Paper Bags for Parish Food Collection
Monday / February 2 / 8:00 AM / Church / Transport food from Church to Food Bank
BABY DIAPERS:
Brother Rossetti, our representative with the Community Food Bank, has told us that he needs baby diapers (sizes 3, 4 or 5) for distribution at the Food Bank. You can assist a variety of ways. First, periodically bring a package of diapers to our Parish Food Drive. Second, periodically bring a package of diapers to our monthly Council meetings. Third, we will have a container, at the meeting, for cash donations. Please assist in this needy cause. Thanks.
COUNCIL OFFICERS:
Our Council Officers for the current Columbian Year, ending June 30, 2015, are:
TITLE / NAME / PHONE NUMBERGrand Knight / John Taaffe / 908-239-5988
Deputy Grand Knight / Jeff Hawarden / 732- 768-0479
Chancellor / John Nowak / 609-812-9788
Warden / Francis Murphy / 609-294-8244
Treasurer / Joe Palandro / 609-296-3551
Recorder / Jim Halsey / 609-296-3201
Advocate / David Johnson / 609-296-9058
Inside Guard / Leo Rossetti
Outside Guard / Bill Murphy / 609-294-9018
Lecturer / Peter Jacobs / 609-294-2655
Trustees / Joe Lutz
Earl Lind
Joe Berdini / 609-296-2001
609-296-4431
609-812-5577
The following Council members volunteered to serve as Program Directors for the current Columbian Year:
TITLE / NAME / PHONE NUMBERGeneral Program Director / Jeff Hawarden / 732- 768-0479
Church Director / Lou Mankowski / 609-294-1623
Community Director / VACANT
Council Director / VACANT
Family Director / Joe Berdini / 609-812-5577
Youth Director / Jay Werling / 609-294-8393
Culture of Life Director / Conrad Zabinski / 609-812-1310
Membership Director / John Nowak / 609-812-9788
Our Deputy Grand Knight, Jeff Hawarden (732- 768-0479) is looking for members to assist as either Community Director or Council Director. If you are interested, please contact Jeff about assisting the Council.
FOURTH DEGREE:
For 2015, the Second New Hersey District, Fourth Degree is planning two Exemplifications.
The first is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2015 at St. Ann’s Parish in Lawrenceville.
The second, the Major Exemplification of the Fourth Degree for this year,is scheduled for the weekend of November 14-15 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Cherry Hill.
If you are interested in the Fourth Degree, please contact either Joe Lyons, the Assembly Comptroller (),or John Nowak, our own Council Chancellor.
SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY:
Each year, our Council collects data for its Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity. We submit the data we collect to the Supreme Council in January of each year. The Supreme Council consolidates all the data collected from the Councils and Assemblies in the Order and submits it to the IRS is support of the Order’s Tax Exemption as a Fraternal Benefit Society (501 (C) 8). It all starts with you, the member, submitting the Annual Survey Worksheet at the end of this newsletter to Jay, our Financial Secretary by January 27th, our January meeting date. Please help us report all of the Activity we perform as Knights to the Supreme Council.
INSURANCE INFORMATION:
Insurance Check-Up for 2015
Where did 2014 go? It seems like it was summer yesterday and Easter was last week.
I hope you and your family had a great finish to 2014. Now, the first quarter of 2015 is flying by.
Hopefully, you’ve established a few goals for this year. I’ve learned a great tip regarding resolutions. First, write them down. It’s not too late if you haven’t already done this. Commit your goals to paper and post it someplace you will see it often. Writing down a goal is the first step towards achieving it. It may not make sense at first, but I’m sure you have heard stories of the success this simple task can bring. Whether your goal is to exercise more, give more to charity, read more or watch less television, you’re more likely to accomplish it if you write it down.
Second, resolve to have an expert look at your finances. I recommend that you have a team of experts help you, and I would love to be the first you sit with. Let’s schedule some time to meet together, and I, your professional Knights of Columbus insurance agent, will provide an “insurance check-up” (at no cost!) that will evaluate any gaps in your family’s life insurance protection. Now might be the perfect time to fill those gaps, not later. Keep in mind that unlike many other products, you don’t just need money to obtain life insurance; you also need good health, and no one knows when your health could change.
Did I mention my check-up is free of charge? When was the last time you received something for free that could provide value to you and your family for generations? Call me today.
Jonathan Pandolfo
609-549-6568
ODDS AND ENDS:
Articles for this newsletter are to be sent to Joe Lyons (address below) no later than the First Friday of each month.
If you have an email address and received this newsletter via snail mail (US Post Office) please contact Joe Lyons o he may include you on the email distribution list and save the Council money on postage. We no longer email this newsletter as an attachment but rather as an email message. Thus you don’t need to “open” anything to read it.
If you have anything you wish me to include or any comments for improvements, please contact me using the information below.
VIVAT JESUS!!!!
Fraternally,
Joe Lyons
Editor
609-296-2820
ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY INDIVIDUAL MEMBER WORKSHEET
Last year, the Knights of Columbus donated more than $167 million to charitable and benevolent causes and over 70 million hours of volunteer community service to aid the less fortunate. To help prepare our Fraternal Survey for the Supreme Council office, please complete the information requested below and return it at our next meeting.
If you are a Fourth Degree Knight, and also report your fraternal activity to your Assembly, do not also report that activity to our Council. Just report Council activity to our Council.
This information will assist us in determining the total number of hours of community service volunteered by our members during 2014.
Number of visits you made during 2014 to:
Sick — caring for the sick ......
Bereaved — visits of condolence ......
2. Number of times you served as a blood donor during 2014:......
3. Estimated hours of volunteer service during 2014:
Church Activities — service in all Church related activities......
Community Activities — service in all community related activities......
Youth Activities — service in all youth related activities ......
Habitat for Humanity - service in all related ……......
Miscellaneous Activities — service in areas not outlined above …......
4. Number of hours of fraternal service during 2014:
Sick/disabled members and their families — household chores, transportation, tutoring, counselling, etc…………………………………………………………………
Please return this form to our Council not later than the January 2015 Council Meeting.
Fraternally,
Jay Werling
Financial Secretary